The highest-rated Self-Defense Training companies out of 194 vetted & reviewed in the Los Angeles area.
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Downtown Los Angeles
805 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
Clube Jiu Jitsu
Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
Dynamix MMA
Foxy and Fierce Women’s Kickboxing Bootcamp
Independent Jiu-Jitsu
Level 3 Martial Arts Performance
Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Culver City
Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Studio City
Like Water Jiu Jitsu
Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu Academy
Marina Martial Arts
Meraki Jiu Jitsu
Omni Jiu Jitsu Academy
PKG Martial Arts Academy
Paragon Simi Valley
Rokah Karate
Sparta Academy
Street Sports Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Ultimate Health Personal Training
Waves Jiu Jitsu
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu
(42)
Game
Black Belts
Mats
“Scott is one of the best instructors of the 10th planet system as well as one of Eddies' first black belts, gym is clean and everybody is super friendly.”
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Beverly Hills Jiu-Jitsu Club
(47)
Professor
Honor
Skill
“Vinny was teaching the class today and even though I was visiting from another school (Fight Sports Miami), he still took the time to sit with me and review things.”
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Meraki
(50)
Professors
Belt
Space
“I had learned how to tie my belt appropriately, but the second I stepped in I completely forgot how to tie it, Jason hunt tied it for me and explaining as he did so.”
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Like Water Jiu Jitsu
(50)
Mats
Energy
Skill
“This establishment is newer so classes are smaller for individual attention, membership pricing is reasonable (relative to the rest of LA), and the facility is clean.”
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Sparta Academy
(49)
MMA Classes, Personal Training, Self-Defense Training
“This is a gym for all levels—everyone from competitive MMA fighters taking martial arts classes to those (like myself) with zero experience in weight lifting.”
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Rokah Karate
(41)
“Rokah is an extraordinary place to study traditional karate and both Avi and Ruth Rokah had put their hearts and souls into their exceptional karate program.”
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Marina Martial Arts
(40)
Studio
Family Owned Business
Confidence
“Marina TKD trainers have helped my children throughout the years not only learn about the martial arts but also about social skills and self discipline.”
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Legacy Jiu-Jitsu West Adams
(38)
Skills
Goals
Competition
“In January I decided to finally pursue a long-time dream of learning martial arts, and I decided to try this location because of the excellent reputation Gracie Barra has for teaching superior technique.”
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Level 3 Martial Arts Performance
(44)
Disciplined
Self-Defense
Environment
“I have witnessed immense positive development in my son's confidence and character since joining this studio a couple years back and would recommend to anyone interested in trying it out!”
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Cobrinha Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Fitness
(46)
Atmosphere
Doors
Feel
“I can talk about all I have learned on the mat, but the real benefit has been transformational off the mat - it has helped improve the way I approach life, business, and problem-solving in general.”
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Street Sports Jiu-Jitsu
(35)
Belt
Classes
Competitive
“Professor Renato and the other black belt instructors are excellent teachers with tremendous experience and heavily stress the details to help you learn techniques correctly.”
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PKG Martial Arts Academy
(25)
“I would highly suggest PKG to anyone who is interested in starting martial arts or to someone who has trained but wants to take their skills to the next level.”
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10th Planet Jiu Jitsu Downtown Los Angeles
(38)
Facility
Eddie Bravo
MMA
“As the previous poster posted, there are many professional MMA fighters that have trained and still are training under Eddie Bravo and his 10th Planet system.”
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Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Studio City
(28)
Train
Respect
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
“The head instructor at Level UP Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academy is a highly recommended master teacher of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and I'm glad he opened another location in Studio City.”
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805 Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
(24)
Instruction
Environment
Professor
“Both my sons have been training here for over a year & I can't say enough great things about them, their kid classes are incredible & the professor's are top notch..”
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Paragon Simi Valley
(24)
Know
BJJ
Competitive
“It was a little funny, but it made me feel good cause I know if I'm not there that there will be a good person that cares and looks out for my son and the rest of the kids as well.”
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Foxy and Fierce Women's Kickboxing Bootcamp
(19)
Knowledge
Fun
Shape
“Each weekday targets different muscle groups with strength training and conditioning, and the last part of all classes is solely about practicing kickboxing.”
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Dynamix MMA
(32)
Restrooms
Desk
Classes
“Henry Akins is an extremely patient and knowledgeable instructor, he really seems to care about all of his students (something that is, unfortunately a bit rare in this sport.”
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Omni Jiu Jitsu Academy
(18)
Feeling
Atmosphere
Understanding
“Coach Nick simply put is amazing, I came into town for a tournament and the welcomed feeling and incredible atmosphere provided was outstanding to say the least.”
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Los Angeles Jiu Jitsu Academy
(21)
Shower
Professor
Atmosphere
“The academy's dedication to the fundamentals and Ricardo Rosa's infectious passion for Jiu-Jitsu make it an exceptional destination for martial artists of all backgrounds.”
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Ultimate Health Personal Training
(12)
Injuries
Knowledge
Strength
“He teaches me how to eat right, what's good and bad for my body (especially as the fitness and food "trends" change), and is constantly helping me learn how to do better.”
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Level Up Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Culver City
(17)
Community
BJJ
Train
“I have been training over a year and Level Up is a great place to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, not only for the casual practitioner, but for those who want to compete.”
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Waves Jiu Jitsu
(16)
Wealth
Energy
Train
“He's quickly established a culture of respect and kindness expected from all students, so it's an absolute pleasure every time I train there with nothing but great people and fun classes.”
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Independent Jiu-Jitsu
(14)
People
Traditional
Attention
“The location is pretty convenient for Hollywood/West Hollywood-ers, right at the intersection of Melrose Ave and Fairfax Ave, but I was surprised that some of the students travel from as far downtown LA and South LA to train here despite crazy LA tra...”
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